Data security

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A recent survey finds that most accountants describe themselves as either ahead of the curve on tech adoption or at least keeping pace.

The move signals continued concerns about data security even after Beijing reached a landmark deal to allow U.S. audit inspections on hundreds of Chinese firms listed in New York.

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, insider threats and regulatory noncompliance are all risks that firms must urgently track and prepare to mitigate.

The British cybersecurity company has hired the Big Four firm to review "key financial processes."

A recent poll has found that more than one third of organizations have experienced at least one cybersecurity incident related to accounting and financial data.

A recent Grant Thornton survey found that CFOs are expecting growth next year and are making new technology investments in preparation.

Artificial intelligence is now at the point where it can code sophisticated custom malware, but cybersecurity pros see great potential for both attack and defense.

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A recent EisnerAmper survey found companies are increasingly concerned that their next cyber breach won't be from a nefarious hacker but an employee who makes a mistake.

The vulnerability of the Social Security number isn't helping, either.

The path toward embracing a new digital landscape and learning how to thrive within it, however, is not always so clear.

Researchers used ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-driven text generator, to create a new strain of malware capable of bypassing traditional controls.

There were hundreds of millions of data breaches in 2022, which nonetheless represents a major improvement from previous years.

Plus, cybercriminals go corporate, and other news and updates from the accounting technology world.

Remote workers, by their very nature, are more vulnerable to cyber threats. One study suggests that the best way to get them to take these threats seriously is fear.

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Cryptocurrency-enabled cybercrimes are growing in sophistication, aided by criminal groups that increasingly mimic legitimate corporate structures.

These pain points can be debilitating when trying to build and run a successful business — but there are solutions.

Recent news of tax solutions leaking data to third parties like Facebook have raised concerns about how accountants can protect client privacy in the age of big data.